Smart Home Insider

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Avi Rosenthal, chair of the Z-Wave Alliance, to explore the future of smart home technology, the role of open standards, and why Z-Wave still matters in a world of Matter, Thread, and Wi‑Fi. They also dig into recent government restrictions on smart devices, the rise of Z-Wave Long Range, and what true interoperability looks like in the connected home.

Topics covered:
  • The new ban on foreign robotics to the U.S.
  • New rumors on Apple's smart home timeline
  • A new circulator fan from SwitchBot
  • Homey's new Matter 1.5 certification
  • Why Z-Wave is still worth considering in new and existing smart homes
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Host
Andrew O'Hara

What is Smart Home Insider?

Learn about the latest smart home news on Smart Home Insider! Host Andrew O'Hara discusses the weekly news, exclusive interviews, in-depth how-to's, smart home automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and reviews his recent smart home projects with an added focus on Apple Home & Matter.